Senior Transport Planner

Are you a keen problem solver, looking for a role in a thriving and growing business? If so, then now’s the time to make the move to Chartway Building Supplies, part of the Chartway Partnership Group. Chartway Building Supplies have spent the last 25 years helping local trades, customers & companies deliver all types of build projects, from home renovations and DIY to large scale developments all across the South East. Right now, due to our continued growth plans, we are looking for a Senior Transport Planner to join our growing Building Supplies business on a permanent contract out of our store in Queensborough, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. About the role As our Senior transport planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the transportation of goods, ensuring that deliveries are completed accurately and on time. Acting as the key point of contact, you will liaise with suppliers and customers to organise and schedule deliveries, manage routes, and oversee driver assignments to optimise efficiency. You will be expected to monitor delivery progress, resolve any issues that arise, and ensure that vehicles are safely and correctly loaded according to product specifications and vehicle capacities. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all transportation activities will also be a crucial part of the role, as will ensuring strict compliance with transportation regulations and company policies. What you’ll need We want the best! We want passionate and enthusiastic people who want to do the best work of their lives to keep growing our business and themselves. People who align with our vision and values, those who care about Quality, Respect, Integrity, Innovation & Sustainability. You’ll have previous experience in transport planning or logistics, and extensive knowledge of transport regulations and procedures, including EU driver hours. Excellent organisational, strong communication & problem solving skills are essential, as we as proficiency in transport planning software. In return, we offer a Rewarding Salary, pension contributions, enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave, Perk Box for daily discounts, life assurance, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, and a rewarding career path where we invest heavily in the development and training of our employees. Interested? If the above position has motivated you to take the next step in your career, follow the link to make an application